Posts by dan_bergstein

Having an after-school job is a necessity, but most of the jobs available to high schools students are in the soul-crushing world of retail. Despite your best efforts to make this just a temporary position, some after-school jobs have a way of sucking ... More →

No one enjoys homework. That's why it's not called "Rad Work," or "Skull Robot Tasks." But homework is an inevitable part of education, even at unusual institutes of learning. We here at SparkNotes rounded up our favorite unorthodox schools, and while we're not ... More →

It's hard to believe, but teachers have lives outside of school. What's more, the world is small enough that on any given weekend, you have a 63% chance of seeing a teacher out in the wild. When you spot such a teacher, your ... More →

No one enjoys spoilers. But after watching last night's shocking episode of LOST, the SparkNotes crew cannot sit on our hands and keep quiet. In an effort to report on the show while remaining friends with those who have yet to see the ... More →

Homework is boring. To make it less stultifying, some experts suggest turning your assignments into a game. This writer recommends setting a timer, and then trying to beat the clock. Perhaps this seemed riveting before balls or fun were invented, but it's ... More →

You've probably heard the old chestnut, "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have." And sure, if you're just an intern, it wouldn't hurt to put on a business suit. Doing so will make you feel professional, and it'll impress ... More →

The writers on Lost are so annoyingly clever that even the episode titles often have double and triple meanings. And this week's episode, "The Little Prince," is a perfect example. You could argue that young Aaron is the little prince of the title. ... More →